09 Dec 2010

Hello & Namaste Cleveland.
Another fun day of giveaways here at iheartcleveland!

During the holidays is it hard to make time for “you?” Does your workout, your alone time, meditation and spiritual needs, do they all fall to the side in place of holiday hustle and bustle?

Have you ever tried Yoga? A state of wonderful deep stretching and strength training paired with meditative deep cleansing breathe partnered with a state of peace and well being?

I’ve been practicing for almost ten years and still a beginner I can’t stress enough how yoga brings me joy, keeps me grounded, makes me stronger, brings me peace and stretches every muscle in my body. Sounds good right?

For Day 3 in the 12 Days of Giveaways, Rocky River studio, Inner Bliss Yoga is offering 5 class passes ($60 value) to one VERY lucky reader. This offer is the perfect opportunity to try yoga, to come back to yoga (“return to your breathe”) or perfect your crow, eagle or tree pose.

At Inner Bliss they offer many types of classes, from child and very beginner to powerflow and hot experiences. Their kind welcoming teachers create an environment of acceptance, vibe of joy and lots of fun. Their studio (located on the second floor at 19537 Lake Road) invites light and warmth into your daily practice. During these chilly Ohio days stepping into the IB studio warms not only your body, but your soul. Check it out!

“Like” Inner Bliss on Facebook and tell us about your thoughts or experience with yoga. (What do you like? Why are you hesitant? What holds you back? What drives you for more?) and enter to win today!

Please include your email, winner will be drawn on Tuesday December 13th. I can’t wait to read your comments on this one.

On a cold and snowy day in the winter of 2006, I walked into my first studio yoga class. I was immediately embraced by the warm room and comforted by the smell of incense. As I laid my mat down on the wooden floor, I was a little unsure what to expect, but already felt the troubles and stress of the day were left at the door. As I moved through my vinyasa, I felt my breath come to life and be present in a way it had not been before. After years of dealing with the stress of school, friends, money, job searching and relationships, my breath was finally awake in body. It was this moment that I realized yoga was the missing element in my life that I could no longer live without. Since that time, I continue to maintain a strong yoga practice. I am continuously motivated by my yoga community and am grateful that I found yoga in my life.

Yoga is such an awesome way to take a little time to focus on yourself. I like that it seems to target all the little pains I rack up at work like my lower back and neck and legs, but also gives a release mentally through the final meditations at the end of class. When I first started up I was hesitant, especially being a dude, haha, you don’t want to be the bearded creeper that looks like an idiot doing the poses! After your first class you realize how welcoming everyone is and that everyone is so focused on themselves and the instructor that your insecurities quickly drop off. Thanks for the opportunity to win this pass, I haven’t been to a yoga class since moving home to Cleveland this summer and I’m look forward to getting back into it at Inner Bliss. Also thanks for the awesome site, it has been a great way to jump back into Cleveland!

With the crazy hustle and bustle of the holiday season, stepping into Inner Bliss is so calming, peaceful, and warm in comparison to the cold outside. As one who often has a hard time with peaceful relaxation, I’m up for the challenge of committing to more yoga time in the new year. My favorite pose would have to be pigeon…such a great stretch!

I love Inner Bliss! I love doing yoga because it makes me concentrate on breathing and what I am currently doing, and forgetting about everything else going on in my life. Because of the cost, I currently do the yoga classes at my gym which is cold and loud. I love the warm, soothing rooms at Inner Bliss. What a great gift!

i took a yoga class after i got divorced and it made me so peaceful when i felt like i was going to lose it… thanks charity for reminding me how much i need it still now…and i just made it my new years resolution-just need to figure out what class to take!! ommmmmmm :

I’ve been away too long after that stupid back injury! It’s still a challenge for me to do some of the moves, but I’m getting stronger thanks to my new spinning teacher ;) and would love to have an even better excuse to head back to Inner Bliss!